What Is Your Biggest Defect Pet Peeve?

[USArmyParatrooper]

As we all know comics of the same grade can have completely different defects. So which defect or defects make you move on to the next?

 

For me it's tanning. I've seen comics that are structurally very nice for the grade but with prominent tanning, and for some reason it just really bugs me. Rusty staples are also a no-go. Chipping is another but at very low grades I can live with it, especially on comics where it's very common.

[Superman2006]

As we all know comics of the same grade can have completely different defects. So which defect or defects make you move on to the next?

 

For me it's tanning. I've seen comics that are structurally very nice for the grade but with prominent tanning, and for some reason it just really bugs me. Rusty staples are also a no-go. Chipping is another but at very low grades I can live with it, especially on comics where it's very common.

 

I'm really not a big fan of rat chew, so I'll go with rat chew &/or other rodent / insect chew. I'm also not a big fan of rusty staples where the rust has migrated into the pages.

[skypinkblu]

As we all know comics of the same grade can have completely different defects. So which defect or defects make you move on to the next?

 

For me it's tanning. I've seen comics that are structurally very nice for the grade but with prominent tanning, and for some reason it just really bugs me. Rusty staples are also a no-go. Chipping is another but at very low grades I can live with it, especially on comics where it's very common.

 

I'm really not a big fan of rat chew, so I'll go with rat chew &/or other rodent .

 

+ a zillion...

[Columbia Comics]

My biggest pet peeve on defects is when she complains and complains but doesn't do anything to fix the problem...

 

Oh wait, we're talking about comics, not wives!

 

I'd go with rusty staples...but I would certainly avoid rat/insect chews...

 

Writing also bothers me a little but nothing I can't live with in lower grades...

[ForlornOutcast]

Holes around the staples, as eventually the cover will detach. Really don't like seeing daylight on the inside of a comic

[PovertyRow]

Rusty staples and acidic or brittle paper were always show-stoppers for me due to their destructive potential. Aesthetic defects I would usually pass on were writing (unless there was something very special about it) and staining, unless the staining or wring were quite minor. (this was for precodes)

 

The only book I ever bought BECAUSE of the writing was a GA Captain Marvel (as I recall) that some kids had written on the cover "Hide the book! Ma's coming!" I couldn't pass it up.

[AJD]

Rusty staples for me - because they are likely to get worse. (And look awful.)

 

Almost any other defect at least doesn't deteriorate further if stored properly.

[asteroid-comix]

Rusty staples, but since everyone's said that I'll throw out coupons being filled out on the back cover.

[etanick]

corner creases for me. There are so many ways so many other flaws can be created but corner creases are the result mostly from human douchnozzle carelessness stupidity handling.

 

yes, I have created a few myself by when I slid a book into a bag without paying attention..nothing like Nm to VF in a nano second.

[davidhartnyc-migration]

writing on the cover, and tape =(

[RickL]

Rusty staples can just become bottom or top staple missing.

[oakman29]

Of course rusty staples and rat chews are top billing,but spine ticks really get me.I like to have a nice spine.

[Spiderphill]

Stains are the worst.

[lookwhoitis]

White Stripe

[aszumilo]

Rob Liefield cover art..... and coupons cut out / filled out.

[crazyhips]

Significant spine creases and creased corners.

[Mike's Rack]

Coverless

[fushi]

Mold!

[joeypost]

In order...my top 10

 

Water stains

Rusty staples

Popped staples

Creases

Missing Pieces

Tears

Foxing/Mold

Sticker/Tape

Writing on book (not names but when people doodle, or figure out simple math problems)

Cut out coupons

 

[Conan_Aficionado]

Stains, whether water, foxing, mold or other stain, and certain odors, even in low grade books. Being a low grade collector, I have a certain tolerance for most defects that are caused by natural wear in handling of the book.